Portugal Vs Chile LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: Second Half Underway With Both Sides Down By One Man

Luca Zufferli is a professional Italian football referee who currently officiates in the Lega Nazionale Professionisti A, which manages the top tier of Italian football. Born on September 7, 1990, in San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, he has established himself as a prominent official within the Italian domestic circuit.

Beyond his regular duties in Serie A, Zufferli has been actively involved in the development of global refereeing talent. He has participated in international initiatives, such as the IberCup Estoril, where he served as a mentor alongside other high-level officials to provide feedback and guidance to emerging referees. His involvement in these programs is supported by the Italian Referees Association (AIA), reflecting his commitment to advancing standards in game management and decision-making within the sport.

It remains goalless at the break at the Estádio Nacional, though the match has been anything but quiet. Portugal dominated the opening 45 minutes, coming inches from the opener when Lawrence Vigouroux produced a stunning reflex save to deny Rúben Dias, before Rafael Leão struck the inside of the post. Cristiano Ronaldo also saw a goal ruled out for a marginal offside, capping off a half where Portugal controlled the play with 0.47 xG while holding Chile to zero shots. However, the interval arrives with both sides reduced to ten men; a chaotic scuffle saw both Leão and Roman sent off, leaving the teams to regroup in the locker rooms ahead of a tense second half.

Chaos has erupted at the Estádio Nacional as tempers flared following a series of aggressive challenges, culminating in a massive scuffle between the two sides. Following a VAR review, the referee has brandished two red cards: Rafael Leão has been sent off for raising his arms, and, in a controversial turn of events, Roman has also been dismissed despite appearing to be the victim of the initial contact.

Heartbreak for Portugal! Cristiano Ronaldo thought he had broken the deadlock after bursting through on goal and finding the net, but the celebrations were cut short as the assistant referee immediately raised his flag for offside; replays confirm he timed his run just a fraction too early.

Portugal must remain vigilant against Chile’s counter-attacking threat. Over the last ten minutes, the visitors have grown increasingly dangerous, capitalizing on a slight dip in Portugal's intensity as their ability to win back possession has waned.

As is set to become a regular fixture throughout the upcoming World Cup, the referee has signaled for the first official cooling break of the match.

Portugal has started the match with incredible intensity, coming agonizingly close to an opener! After Cristiano Ronaldo played Rafael Leão through with a delicate flick, the winger cut onto his stronger right foot and drilled a low, clinical effort toward the bottom-left corner, only to see the ball rattle off the inside of the post.

What a save! João Cancelo whipped a fantastic delivery from deep to find Rúben Dias, but Lawrence Vigouroux reacted with lightning-fast reflexes, diving full-stretch to deny the defender's header with an outstretched left arm.

The action has officially kicked off at the Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, where Portugal and Chile are currently locked in a highly anticipated pre-World Cup friendly. With the sun beating down on the pitch, both sides have begun the contest with high intensity, eager to test their tactical setups and individual match fitness in these final moments before the global tournament begins. For Roberto Martínez’s Portuguese side, the focus is on maintaining their fluid attacking shape, while a rejuvenated Chile team is looking to disrupt the rhythm and prove their mettle against one of Europe’s heavyweights. As the atmosphere builds, every touch and tactical maneuver is being closely scrutinized, marking the start of a crucial 90 minutes that will play a defining role in shaping the final preparations for both squads on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Portugal: Jose Sa; Nelson Semedo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Joao Cancelo; Bernardo Silva, Samu Costa; Francisco Conceicao, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao; Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chile: Lawrence Vigouroux; Felipe Faundez, Ivan Roman, Guillermo Maripan, Gabriel Suazo; Felipe Loyola, Agustin Arce, Vicente Pizarro; Maximiliano Gutierrez, Gonzalo Tapia, Dario Osorio.

• Event: International Friendly (World Cup 2026 warm-up)

• Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

• Venue: Estádio Nacional (Jamor Stadium), Oeiras, Portugal

• Time: 13:45 ET (12:00 IST)

• Portugal: This match serves as the penultimate warm-up for Portugal before they begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. They are set to play another friendly against Nigeria on June 10 before their tournament opener against DR Congo on June 17. Portugal is managed by Roberto Martínez.

• Chile: Managed by interim coach Nicolás Córdova, Chile is using this match to test their squad as they undergo a period of rejuvenation after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

One the other hand, Germany take on hosts USA at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The match has a kick-off time of 12:00 AM IST. Follow live score of the match with us here.

United States: Available to stream via fuboTV.

Portugal: Available to stream via RTP Play.

United Kingdom: Available via Amazon Prime Video.

Sony Sports Network channels will broadcast the match on their TV channels. The live streaming will also be available on the SonyLIV mobile app and website.

Good evening, everyone. We are building up to the start of the friendly fixture between Portugal and Chile. Watch this space for live updates!